Question: In Figure P7.22, force (vec{F}_{2}) acts half as far from the pivot as (vec{F}_{1}). What magnitude of (vec{F}_{2}) causes the net torque on the rod

In Figure P7.22, force \(\vec{F}_{2}\) acts half as far from the pivot as \(\vec{F}_{1}\). What magnitude of \(\vec{F}_{2}\) causes the net torque on the rod to be zero?FIGURE P7.22 F2 45 F = 20.0 N

FIGURE P7.22 F2 45 F = 20.0 N

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